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Linwood Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School

Should you attend Linwood Elementary School or Columbus Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Linwood Elementary School
21900 Typo Creek Dr Ne
Wyoming, MN 55092
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Columbus Elementary School
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Linwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
388 students
426 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbus Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbus Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbus Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Lake Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Lake Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#918 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#253 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbus Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MN)
62%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Linwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbus Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
57
Grade 1 Students
53
54
Grade 2 Students
65
75
Grade 3 Students
55
69
Grade 4 Students
48
64
Grade 5 Students
54
59
Grade 6 Students
58
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Linwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
3%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbus Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Lake Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbus Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Lake Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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